Inspiring Lives Magazine Spring 2017: Issue 4 - Page 98

STONEWATER SALON & SPA:
From dream to reality, young family run business is a success.
By Jen Forsyth
little things. For example, each
customer is given a hot towel
and shoulder/arm massage, no
matter how big or small the
service. Also, Alicia and Daryl
only use AVEDA products,
which they believe are the best
for their clients.
So what inspiring message
can Alicia offer other aspiring
entrepreneurs?
“You can create the culture
you want and still have a good heart. Try not to change or for-
get your original inspiration.” Alicia also said that “a positive,
encouraging, loving family can remind you of who you really are
and support you through the process and when things get rough.”
At the age of 30, Alicia’s final piece of advice is to not be afraid
of growing your family. “I am a mother of two and now realize
being a mother in business is not only the most wonderful thing
that has ever happened to me, but my biggest challenge to date.
Just like managing a business, you have to get your whole heart
and soul into the adventure in front of you, and I am excited to
find out what is yet to come.”
Alicia Nath, stylist and owner of Stonewater Salon & Spa in
Pittsburgh, Pa’s south hills, knew early on that she wanted to own
a salon. What got her started, kept her going, and still motivates
her to this day? Family.
Alicia started styling clients’ hair as a teenager, so during high
school, her father encouraged her to try tech school, where she
excelled. He also pushed her to complete her bachelor’s in busi-
ness at Chatham University (Pittsburgh, Pa.).
Daryl Nath, Alicia’s husband and co-owner and manager of
Stonewater, felt her passion for starting her own business and im-
mediately supported her dream. With the encouragement of their
families, the young couple pursued their goal of opening a spa.
In April 2011, Alicia and Daryl bought the property that
would become Stonewater and started renovating the old stone
house. They planned their August wedding during renovations
and opened in September right after their honeymoon. They
credit their faith in God, the constant support of their families,
and everyone’s belief in Alicia’s vision for the confidence to open
on time and their success that followed.
The feeling of family now extends to their nineteen staff mem-
bers. “We work with people we love,” Alicia says. “Our staff and
clients are supportive of our vision. We don’t want to let them
down; we do it for them.”
Stonewater offers hair, massage, pedicures, manicures, facials,
and more, but what makes the spa stand out? Alicia says it’s the
Visit them at stonewatersalonandspa.com